Giving out-of-state investors the boots-on-the-ground knowledge they need to win in Memphis real estate. Powered by CrestCore Realty and hosts Dean Harris and Douglas Skipworth.
One of Douglas' first investment plans was to pull carpet out of a foreclosed house before closing—until a friend pretended to be the listing agent and caught him in the act. Dean and Douglas use that story to explain why new investors need more than a list of properties: they need someone willing to say “no” to a bad deal, risky area, or unsuitable plan.
They also share how Dean built a trusted network of contractors, lenders, property managers, title professionals, and attorneys after cycling through vendors who couldn’t keep up. Get a practical look at finding Memphis investment properties, building the right team, and getting started without being pressured into anyone’s services.
Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com (mailto:dean@crestcore.com)
Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: https://www.deanharrisrealestate.com/buyer-criteria-questionnaire (https://www.deanharrisrealestate.com/buyer-criteria-questionnaire)
Dean Harris, VP of Sales at CrestCore Realty
Douglas Skipworth, Founder & Principal Broker at CrestCore Realty
Podcast production and design by Parasaur Studios
This podcast is brought to you by:
Griffin, Clift, Everton & Maschmeyer PLLC. https://www.gcemlaw.com/contact-us/ (https://www.gcemlaw.com/contact-us/)
CoreLend Financial https://www.corelendfinancial.com/contact_us.html (https://www.corelendfinancial.com/contact_us.html) CrestCore Property Managment https://www.crestcore.com/ (https://www.crestcore.com/)
Triumph Construction
River City Title Company
9 Oct 2026
263. How Investors Are Buying Memphis Rentals in a Tougher Market
Investors can use a line of credit to buy a property, fund the rehab, then refinance and pay the line back—recycling the same capital for the next deal.
Dean and Douglas compare that strategy with cash, conventional loans, and hard money, including why a fast, appraisal-free cash offer can give buyers negotiating leverage and why hard money works best as a short-term tool.
They also share how financing choices shift with interest rates and what Dean’s daily property breakdowns reveal about the Memphis market.
Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com (mailto:dean@crestcore.com)
Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: https://www.deanharrisrealestate.com/buyer-criteria-questionnaire (https://www.deanharrisrealestate.com/buyer-criteria-questionnaire)
Dean Harris, VP of Sales at CrestCore Realty
Douglas Skipworth, Founder & Principal Broker at CrestCore Realty
Podcast production and design by Parasaur Studios
This podcast is brought to you by:
Griffin, Clift, Everton & Maschmeyer PLLC. https://www.gcemlaw.com/contact-us/ (https://www.gcemlaw.com/contact-us/)
CoreLend Financial https://www.corelendfinancial.com/contact_us.html (https://www.corelendfinancial.com/contact_us.html) CrestCore Property Managment https://www.crestcore.com/ (https://www.crestcore.com/)
Triumph Construction
River City Title Company
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2 Oct 2026
262. Could it be a RECESSION?
“The Bottom Hasn’t Fallen Out”: What Memphis Investors Are Seeing
Memphis home sales are down about 10% year over year, yet investors are still finding houses for $60,000–$80,000 that need roughly $30,000 in repairs and could be worth $120,000–$150,000.
This week Dean and Douglas examine whether Memphis is in a real estate recession, why today’s market looks different from 2008, and who’s feeling the squeeze as rates and prices keep first-time homebuyers on the sidelines.
They also share why both brand-new and experienced investors may see opportunity, how to assess local deals beyond national headlines, and why renters often prioritize housing even when times get tough.
Have any questions? Shoot me an email: dean@crestcore.com (mailto:dean@crestcore.com)
Here's the link to our Buyer Profile: https://www.deanharrisrealestate.com/buyer-criteria-questionnaire (https://www.deanharrisrealestate.com/buyer-criteria-questionnaire)
Dean Harris, VP of Sales at CrestCore Realty
Douglas Skipworth, Founder & Principal Broker at CrestCore Realty
Podcast production and design by Parasaur Studios
This podcast is brought to you by:
Griffin, Clift, Everton & Maschmeyer PLLC. https://www.gcemlaw.com/contact-us/ (https://www.gcemlaw.com/contact-us/)
CoreLend Financial https://www.corelendfinancial.com/contact_us.html (https://www.corelendfinancial.com/contact_us.html) CrestCore Property Managment https://www.crestcore.com/ (https://www.crestcore.com/)
Triumph Construction
River City Title Company
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